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NASA's Image and Video Library: A Visual Archive of Space Exploration

NASA's Image and Video Library is one of the most comprehensive public archives of space imagery in the world, containing over 140,000 images, videos, and audio recordings spanning more than six decades of space exploration. From the earliest Mercury and Gemini missions through the Apollo Moon landings, the Space Shuttle era, and today's cutting-edge observations from the James Webb Space Telescope, this collection documents humanity's journey into the cosmos.

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Use the search bar above to find specific subjects — try queries like "Apollo 11," "Hubble Deep Field," "Mars surface," or "astronaut EVA." You can also filter by media type (image, video, or audio). For a daily curated experience, visit the Astronomy Picture of the Day.

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NASA image: ARC-2006-ACD06-0213-011
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Oct 3, 2006

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Ames and Moffett Field (MFA) historical sites and memorials Unitary Plan Wind Tunned plaza; display and historical...

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NASA image: ARC-2009-ACD09-0141-001
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Jul 16, 2009

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John W. 'Jack Boyd holds a plaque presented to Harvey Allen in recognition of his outstanding solution of the...

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NASA image: Vice President Pence Tours Jet Propulsion Laboratory
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Apr 28, 2018

Vice President Pence Tours Jet Propulsion Laboratory

U.S. Vice President Mike Pence, right, is presented a plaque by JPL Director Michael Watkins during a tour of NASA's...

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NASA image: ARC-2009-ACD09-0141-006
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Jul 16, 2009

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A plaque presented to Harvey Allen in recognition of his outstanding solution of the reentry heating problem which...

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NASA image: 19A 101309
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Feb 16, 2010

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View of ISS 19A Plaques including crew names and representations of shuttle and ISS.

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NASA image: KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -     Center Director Jim Kennedy (right) presents a plaque to Conrad Nagel who organized the Spaceport Super Safety and Health Day at KSC, an annual event dedicated to reinforcing safe and healthful behaviors in the workforce.  Nagel is chief of the Shuttle Project Office, Shuttle Processing.
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Oct 15, 2003

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Center Director Jim Kennedy (right) presents a plaque to Conrad Nagel who organized the Spaceport Super Safety and Health Day at KSC, an annual event dedicated to reinforcing safe and healthful behaviors in the workforce. Nagel is chief of the Shuttle Project Office, Shuttle Processing.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Center Director Jim Kennedy (right) presents a plaque to Conrad Nagel who organized the...

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NASA image: ARC-2009-ACD09-0186-052
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Aug 25, 2009

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Sustainability Base Ground Breaking ceremony Lewis Braxton III, Deputy Director Ames Research Center with dedication...

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NASA image: ARC-1972-AC72-2135
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Feb 26, 1972

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PIONEER F (PIONEER-10) SPACECRAFT AT CAPE KENNEDY BEING READIED FOR MISSION (SHOWS THE POSITION OF THE PIONEER...

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NASA image: ARC-1972-A72-5621
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Sep 21, 1972

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Charles 'Charlile' Hall, Hans Mark and Clarence 'Sy' Syvertson holding Pioneer 10 Plaque

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NASA image: ARC-1991-AC91-0534-2
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Sep 16, 1991

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Unitary wind tunnels historical land mark site plaque (types of Aricraft Tested) (NASA Seal on tunnel)

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NASA image: ARC-2002-ACD02-0035-1
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Mar 1, 2002

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Length of Service Award (LOS) Harold Herstedt with 60 years of service. Award plaque presented by Dr McDonald

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NASA image: 1400026
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Jan 22, 2014

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NASA ASTRONAUT CHRIS CASSIDY, ,SIGNS A PLAQUE TO BE MOUNTED IN THE PAYLOAD OPERATIONS INTEGRATION CENTER AT THE...

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NASA image: DEDICATION - ADMINISTRATION (UNIV. OF HOUSTON) - TX
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Oct 8, 2009

DEDICATION - ADMINISTRATION (UNIV. OF HOUSTON) - TX

View taken during dedication of University of Houston, Clear Lake campus.Image is of plaque commemorating the...

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NASA image: ARC-2013-ACD13-0039-001
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Feb 19, 2013

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Ames Center Director S. Pete Worden unveils 'Best Places to Work' plaque in Federal Government 2012 at all-hands meeting

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NASA image: ARC-1999-AC99-0101-3
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May 6, 1999

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N-227 Unitary Plan Wind Tunnel with NASA 'Meatball' insignia over looking the National Historical Landmark sites'...

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NASA image: ARC-2013-ACD13-0039-002
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Feb 19, 2013

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Ames Center Director S. Pete Worden unveils 'Best Places to Work' plaque in Federal Government 2012 at all-hands meeting

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NASA image: 1101232
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Aug 20, 2011

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MARSHALL SHUTTLE PROPULSION OFFICE MANAGER STEVE CASH PRESENTS A MISSION PIN PLAQUE TO JOHN SHANNON, MANAGER OF THE...

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NASA image: Vice President Mike Pence Visits Kennedy Space Center
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Jul 6, 2017

Vice President Mike Pence Visits Kennedy Space Center

Kennedy Space Center Bob Cabana, left, and NASA's Acting Administrator Robert Lightfoot, right present Vice...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd0076
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Jan 29, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - This closeup shows the words of the plaque unveiled Jan. 29, 2004, that was dedicated...

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NASA image: 201407110002HQ
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Jul 11, 2014

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The description on the back of the plaque reads: "This plaque was presented to Administrator James C. Fletcher by...

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NASA image: 201407110003HQ
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Jul 11, 2014

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The description on the back of the plaque reads: "This plaque was presented to Administrator James C. Fletcher by...

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NASA image: INCREMENT 44 PLAQUE HANGING
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Jan 21, 2016

INCREMENT 44 PLAQUE HANGING

ASTRONAUT KIMIYA YUI SHAKES HANDS WITH BRETT BOULDIN

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NASA image: INCREMENT 44 PLAQUE HANGING
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Jan 21, 2016

INCREMENT 44 PLAQUE HANGING

ASTRONAUT KIMIYA YUI SHAKES HANDS WITH PAYLOAD RACK OFFICER ROBERT TRIMBLE

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NASA image: KSC-2012-3561
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Jun 28, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - At the Shuttle Landing Facility SLF at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, Chad Stout...

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Frequently Asked Questions About NASA Images

Are NASA images free to use?+
Yes, most NASA images are in the public domain and are free to use for educational, informational, and personal purposes. NASA's media usage guidelines state that NASA material is not copyrighted unless otherwise noted. However, the NASA logo and certain insignia are protected. Some images may include identifiable individuals or third-party content that requires additional permissions. Always check the specific image's usage rights and credit NASA as the source.
How many images does NASA have?+
NASA's Image and Video Library contains over 140,000 publicly accessible images, videos, and audio files spanning the agency's entire history, from the Mercury program of the 1960s to the latest James Webb Space Telescope discoveries. The collection grows daily as new missions capture imagery and archival materials are digitized. Individual mission archives, such as Mars rover photos, contain hundreds of thousands of additional images.
Can I download NASA images?+
Yes, you can download NASA images in multiple resolutions directly from this gallery. Each image detail page provides download links for original (full resolution), large (1920px), medium (960px), small (480px), and thumbnail sizes. NASA encourages the public to use these images for education, media, and personal projects. High-resolution originals are ideal for printing and professional use.

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